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How far is Kitakyushu from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Kitakyushu (Kitakyushu Airport) is 7890 miles / 12698 kilometers / 6857 nautical miles.

OR Tambo International Airport – Kitakyushu Airport

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Distance from Johannesburg to Kitakyushu

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Johannesburg to Kitakyushu. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7890.457 miles
  • 12698.459 kilometers
  • 6856.619 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 7892.614 miles
  • 12701.931 kilometers
  • 6858.494 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Johannesburg to Kitakyushu?

The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Kitakyushu Airport is 15 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Kitakyushu generates about 982 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 982 kilograms equals 2 166 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Johannesburg to Kitakyushu

See the map of the shortest flight path between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ).

Airport information

Origin OR Tambo International Airport
City: Johannesburg
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: JNB
ICAO Code: FAOR
Coordinates: 26°8′21″S, 28°14′45″E
Destination Kitakyushu Airport
City: Kitakyushu
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: KKJ
ICAO Code: RJFR
Coordinates: 33°50′45″N, 131°2′6″E